Camp Susquehanna Virtual Springfest 2022…May 19th 2022!
List of materials for adult volunteers to participate in activities –
Activity:
Snack:
Camp Susquehanna will return to Camp Westmont in 2022!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Campers: June 15-19, 2022
Volunteers: June 14-19, 2022
Applications for 2022 Summer Session are open!
Camper dates – June 15-19
Volunteer time commitment – June 14-19
LIT Time commitment – June 12-19
Camp Susquehanna 2022 COVID-19 Protocol
Campers:
Protocols:
Provisions:
Recommendations:
By registering your camper for Camp Susquehanna 2022, you are acknowledging that any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19. You further acknowledge that you and your camper will undertake all measures to protect your and his/her own health and well-being and those of others in attendance at Camp Susquehanna including adhering to Centers for Disease Control guidelines, to the best of our abilities, and laws, ordinances and mandates in the locale of the conference; and following the published COVID-19 safety guidelines for the event. By attending the camp your camper voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Camp Susquehanna, Burn Prevention Network, Camp Westmont or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.
**These protocols may be updated and changed based on the evolving environment surrounding Covid-19. Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
Volunteers and LITs:
Protocols:
Provisions:
By registering to volunteer for Camp Susquehanna 2022, you are acknowledging that any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19. You further acknowledge that you and your camper will undertake all measures to protect your and his/her own health and well-being and those of others in attendance at Camp Susquehanna including adhering to Centers for Disease Control guidelines, to the best of our abilities, and laws, ordinances and mandates in the locale of the conference; and following the published COVID-19 safety guidelines for the event. By attending the camp your camper voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Camp Susquehanna, Burn Prevention Network, Camp Westmont or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.
**These protocols may be updated and changed based on the evolving environment surrounding Covid-19. Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
Camp Susquehanna is running a 2022 Spring SWAG SALE!
Check out the items available and ordering information HERE
Lots of items available in various color choices, all with the CAMP SUSQUEHANNA logo! T-shirts, Sweatpants, hoodies, Quarter-Zips and more!
All proceeds go to Camp Susquehanna.
To pay for your order through paypal, click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U7Q5LEN3H2BJG or use the qr code:
Our #BackToCamp2022 fundraising campaign is a way for you to help us raise funds to send deserving young burn survivors to Camp Susquehanna – YOU can help change lives! Make a donation, form a team, help get the word out…every little bit helps!
Our online platform invites you to not only send the page to your friends via social media or email, but you can also create a fundraising team, or obtain individual donations. 100% of the proceed will go to Camp Susquehanna.
Your support of our campaign will help to ensure that there is a place for children with burn injuries to thrive in an environment that is not only therapeutic but fun, safe and enriching.
That place is Camp Susquehanna.
Swimming
Music
Campfires
Fancy Dinner
Waterfront
Fishing
Climbing Wall
Ropes Course
Electives
And So Much More!
Counselors must be present at camp per the dates listed above. No exceptions.
Jessica Banks is the Prevention Education Director and Camp Liaison for the Burn Prevention Network. She has a Bachelor’s degree with dual certification in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Millersville University. She worked in Early Care Classrooms and Administration for 18 years before joining the staff of the Burn Prevention Network in 2006. She runs all programming for BPN, and holds the PA State Levels I&II Certification as a Youth Fire Misuse Specialist. She has been involved with Camp Susquehanna since 2015.
Liz Dideon Hess is a Clinical Social Worker working in private practice therapy. Previously, she has worked at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Regional Burn Center for 13 years, where she provided mental health counseling, support group facilitation, and oversaw peer support programs for pediatric and adult burn survivors. She specializes in trauma, social skill development, grief, and body image issues. Liz has been a burn survivor since 2003 and has been involved with Camp Susquehanna since 2004.
Marcia Levinson is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, in the department of Physical Therapy. Her specialty is pediatrics, with a Master’s degree in family counseling, a Master of Science degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy and a Doctorate in Clinical Child Development. Marcia has been on the Leadership Team of Camp Susquehanna since 2002.
Jennifer Nagle graduated in 1999 from Widner University with a Bachelors degree in nursing and has worked as a critical care nurse at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s, Regional Burn Center since 2003. Jenn has been involved with Camp Susquehanna since 2006 and the LIT leader since 2013.
Steven Schneider is a retired Fire Chief and currently works for a large fire protection service provider. He is the Lehigh Valley Health Network, Regional Burn Center’s Liaison to the Fire Service. Steve has been involved with Camp Susquehanna since 2014 and the LIT leader since 2015.
Michelle Scales graduated in 1997 with a Diploma in Nursing from Fanshawe College in Canada and has worked in Burn Care for a total of 12 years. Michelle currently works in the Outpatient Burn Recovery Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Recently, Michelle earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Chamberlain University. She has been involved with several burn camps, and has been with Camp Susquehanna since 2014, leading our nursing team and joining the leadership team in 2020.
Molly Principe has been involved with Camp Susquehanna since 2008. Prior to volunteering, Molly helped to raise over $100,000 for Camp. She is an Assistant Community Manager of a luxury apartment community in Lancaster, PA.
Camp Susquehanna is only possible because of generous community donors and businesses. It costs roughly $1000 to send one child to camp, and the entire experience is completely free of charge to our campers and their families! If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation, please use the donate button below or make your check out to the Burn Prevention Network and put Camp Susquehanna in the comment section.
Burn Prevention Network c/o Camp Susquehanna
236 North 17th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
** Please make checks payable to Burn Prevention Network and write Camp Susquehanna in the memo line
The Leaders In Training (LIT) program is a three year leadership program within Camp Susquehanna, for young adults ages 18 to 21 with an option for a fourth year. The LIT program focuses on fostering skills necessary to becoming a good leader as well as developing life skills that will be beneficial throughout the participant’s lifetime. Through a combination of group discussions and exercises, the participants will recognize the value of teamwork and planning, how to overcome obstacles, handle setbacks and continue to develop their own values. These skills will be put to use while interacting and assisting the campers and councilors. Entry into this program is via an application process, which will be reviewed by a committee of the Camp and those accepted will be notified.
Camp is a 5 day, sleep-away experience for children ages 7-17 who have had a burn injury. It is an opportunity for children to have fun, learn life skills, and meet other burn survivors. Although Camp Susquehanna’s campers are of varying ages, activities and groups are geared towards each camper’s developmental needs.
Camp Susquehanna is being held at beautiful Camp Westmont in Poyntelle, PA! Surrounded by beautiful woods and containing many outdoor adventures, campers and counselors also enjoy the amenities of air conditioned facilities.
Our staff consists of adult burn survivors, health care professionals, burn center staff and fire service professionals. All of our staff undergoes criminal background checks, screening interviews, and training.
NOTHING! Camp is free to campers, sponsored by the M. Elvin Byler Memorial Sertoma Club, Burn Prevention Network, and other generous donors. Campers are also offered free roundtrip bus transportation from several different sites/burn centers across Pennsylvania; including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Lehigh Valley. Children may also be brought to camp via private vehicle.
Camp Susquehanna has qualified burn nurses on staff who dispense medications, change dressings, assist with pressure garments, and perform medical duties as needed. For the first time this year we will also have the benefit of Telemedicine Services through Lehigh Valley Health Network! Our programming is geared to include all levels of ability and function. Other professionals are present, including mental health, physical, occupational, and/or recreational therapists, etc.
It is the policy of the Burn Prevention Network to make its educational programs and services available to all persons, organizations, and places of business without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, ability to pay, handicap or disability, and subject to the availability of institutional resources.
Camp Susquehanna is a program of the Burn Prevention Network.
Mailing Address:
1275 Glenlivet Drive Suite 100-628
Allentown, PA 18106-3107
Physical Address:
1251 South Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 204
Allentown, PA 18103
717-945-2623